CHICAGO Teams

Before catching up with David Ortiz (30:07), Buster & Tim Kurkjian discuss the Jorge Polanco suspension, Jose Altuve's new deal and much more (6:57). Plus, the latest installment of Todd Radom's uniform trivia (41:16).

Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer

Cornerback Kyle Fuller has signed with the Bears, who countered the Packers' offer sheet Friday by inking the cornerback to a four-year deal, sources say.

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Jeff Dickerson ESPN Staff Writer

Days after signing Chase Daniel to be Mitchell Trubisky's backup, the Bears added veteran quarterback Tyler Bray, who spent the last five seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs under Bears head coach Matt Nagy. The Bears also agreed to terms on a one-year deal with tight end Daniel Brown, who's appeared in 20 games (five starts) since joining the Bears in 2016.

The Packers are in a win-win situation by either adding a cornerback they need and stealing from a rival or making the Bears pay a higher salary.

Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer

Yu Darvish may have been a little winded after his start today as he didn't expect to run the bases. After he singled, he was doubled to third: "I'd rather walk home than run home so I'll practice that," he joked. Darvish threw 75 pitches as he continues to build up arm strength. He gave up one run in five innings.

Cornerback Kyle Fuller, who received the transition tag from the Bears, signed an offer sheet with the Packers on Friday. Chicago now has five days to match the offer.

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Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer

Somehow Joe Maddon got on this topic: "I like hyphenated last names. Like Julia Louis-Dreyfus. I wish I had been Joe Maddon-Closack or whatever. I dig the hyphenated last name. I think it should be utilized more often....I wanted my wife to hyphenate."

David Kaplan, Carmen & Jurko talk with Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks about the work he's done in spring training, facing Joey Votto and using data to pitch his best.

Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer

Cubs reliever Pedro Strop (calf) says he should be ready to get into a game next week and believes he will be ready for the regular season as well -- but understands that decision isn't up to him. He commented on how good the Cubs rotation is: "I'm pretty sure those guys are going to be throwing 7 innings every game. We're (relievers) going to be asking for innings to pitch."

Buster and Karl Ravech discuss the narratives of early 2018 including a refocused Cubs squad, a surprise MVP candidate in the AL and more (6:26). Plus, Jessica Mendoza's camp observations (28:04) and Ryan Divish with some "Inside Heat" on the Mariners (40:14).